US3945459A
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Collision sensing system for vehicles
Assignee: Soken Inc
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Filing: 1973-07-23
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Granted: 1976-03-23
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Expires: 1993-07-23
Abstract
Abstract A collision sensing system for vehicles is provided in which a moving core shaft having alternately notched and projecting portions formed thereon or a permanent magnet serving as a moving core and magnetized to create therein alternate north and south poles is disposed to move relative to a stator for providing a magnetic path, whereby when a vehicle comes into collision, the magnetic reluctance of the magnetic path is caused to change rapidly at plural times and a generating winding wound on the stator thus generates the waveform of an output voltage proportional to the rate of the plurality of changes of the magnetic reluctance. This output voltage is compared with a predetermined value to determine, whether a controlled system such as an air bag should be actuated to thereby actuate the controlled system properly.
Inventors
- 👤 Kazuo Oishi
- 👤 Takashi Yamada
- 👤 Takeshi Matsui
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 02:23
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60R; B60R21/00; B60R21/01; B60R21/013; B60R21/0136; H; H02; H02K; H02K35/00; H02K35/06
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
164 words
A collision sensing system mounted on a vehicle for detecting the occurrence of a collision comprising: a coil, at least one magnet mounted on a magnetic stator means together with said coil, and a shaft movable through said coil in response to a collision, at least one of said shaft and said stator being fixedly secured to said vehicle wherein said shaft moves with respect to said stator when said vehicle accelerates, said shaft being made of magnetic material and having means for changing the flux linking said coil when said shaft moves with respect to wherein the movement of said shaft with respect to said stator causes a plurality of potential changes across said coil during a time interval between the beginning and the end of the acceleration of the vehicle, wherein when the rate of said potential changes exceeds a predetermined value of collision is detected, said plurality of potential changes inhibiting a spurious potential from causing an indication of a collision.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
164 words
A collision sensing system mounted on a vehicle for detecting the occurrence of a collision comprising: a coil, at least one magnet mounted on a magnetic stator means together with said coil, and a shaft movable through said coil in response to a collision, at least one of said shaft and said stator being fixedly secured to said vehicle wherein said shaft moves with respect to said stator when said vehicle accelerates, said shaft being made of magnetic material and having means for changing the flux linking said coil when said shaft moves with respect to wherein the movement of said shaft with respect to said stator causes a plurality of potential changes across said coil during a time interval between the beginning and the end of the acceleration of the vehicle, wherein when the rate of said potential changes exceeds a predetermined value of collision is detected, said plurality of potential changes inhibiting a spurious potential from causing an indication of a collision.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
37 words
The collision sensing system of claim 1, wherein said means for changing the flux linking said coil when said shaft moves with respect to said stator includes a plurality of notches and projections around the periphery thereof.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
63 words
A collision sensing system according to claim 2, wherein said magnetic stator means is provided with salient poles longitudinally spaced with respect to the axis of said shaft, and further comprising a guide means comprising a non-magnetic material secured to either of said salient poles and said shaft to thereby cause said shaft to move at a uniform distance from said salient poles.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
115 words
A collision sensing system mounted on a vehicle for detecting the occurrence of a collision comprising: a coil mounted on a magnetic stator means, and a shaft movable through said coil in response to a collision, at least one of said shaft and said stator being fixedly secured to said vehicle wherein said shaft moves with respect to said stator when said vehicle accelerates, said shaft being magnetized to create therein a plurality of alternate north and south poles, wherein the movement of said shaft with respect to said stator causes a plurality of potential changes across said coil during a time interval between the beginning and the end of said collision of the vehicle.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
115 words
A collision sensing system mounted on a vehicle for detecting the occurrence of a collision comprising: a coil mounted on a magnetic stator means, and a shaft movable through said coil in response to a collision, at least one of said shaft and said stator being fixedly secured to said vehicle wherein said shaft moves with respect to said stator when said vehicle accelerates, said shaft being magnetized to create therein a plurality of alternate north and south poles, wherein the movement of said shaft with respect to said stator causes a plurality of potential changes across said coil during a time interval between the beginning and the end of said collision of the vehicle.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
36 words
A collision sensing system according to claim 4, wherein said stator magnet means has a hollow circular shape, said coil being received in said hollow portion of said magnet, and said shaft extending through said coil.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1979-03-23 | 1979-09-22 | 1980-03-23 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-03-23 | 1983-09-22 | 1984-03-23 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-03-23 | 1987-09-22 | 1988-03-23 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |